Direct Support Paraprofessional
Company: Easterseals UCP
Location: Lexington
Posted on: August 5, 2022
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Job Description:
Who We Are:Our Individual & Community Services (ICS) program
enables individuals of any age living with an Intellectual or
Developmental Disability to acquire and maintain skills that will
allow them to live with greater independence in the community.
Individual & Community Services (ICS) strives to help individuals
living with (I/DD) to live their best possible life, providing
support to the individual as well as their caregivers/guardians and
natural support network.Position Summary:Under the supervision of
the Program Supervisor or designee, the Direct Support
Paraprofessional provides respite, personal care and personal
assistance and/or habilitative services to individuals supported by
the ICS program. These services exclude those that are considered
re-habilitative in nature. We currently have immediate Part Time
opportunities for Direct Support Paraprofessionals to join our team
providing service in Lexington, NC and surrounding area. Flexible
Schedules (Days, Evenings and Weekends).What We Need From You:High
School diploma or equivalent required for all services provided.Two
years' experience working with individuals with developmental
disabilities, preferred.Ability to work independently, handle
multiple responsibilities and assigning priority to
activities.Ability to manage the goals of multiple individuals and
families on a timely basis.Must complete and maintain current
Easter Seals UCP training curriculum, which includes, but not
limited to the following:CPR/First AidNCI (as
appropriate)Medication Administration (as appropriate)OSHA/BBP
trainingCore competencies and other trainings relevant to position
as defined by local program guidelines.Must have a valid,
unrestricted, state appropriate driver's license for the State of
North Carolina.Must be able to pass a background checkWhat You Will
Receive:Paid TrainingFlexible work Schedule403(b) Retirement
Plan529 NC National College Savings Program.Partnerships with BB
and Coastal Credit unionThe opportunity to enrich the lives of the
people you serve.
Keywords: Easterseals UCP, Winston-Salem , Direct Support Paraprofessional, Other , Lexington, North Carolina
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